Medicare Claims Processing Manual Chapter 3 - Inpatient Hospital Billing
Guidance for this chapter describes general requirements with respect to billing for inpatient hospital services. This chapter also outlines payment under the Prospective Payment System (PPS) Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs).
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: March 20, 2020
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